Emerging Infectious Diseases (Feb 2025)

Human Infection with Avian Influenza A(H9N2) Virus, Vietnam, April 2024

  • Minh Hang Duong,
  • Thi Ngoc Uyen Phan,
  • Trung Hieu Nguyen,
  • Ngoc Hien Nhon Ho,
  • Thu Ngoc Nguyen,
  • Viet Thinh Nguyen,
  • Minh Thang Cao,
  • Chan Quang Luong,
  • Vu Thuong Nguyen,
  • Vu Trung Nguyen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3102.241146
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 31, no. 2
pp. 388 – 392

Abstract

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In April 2024, Vietnam confirmed its first human case of influenza A(H9N2) in a 37-year-old man, marking a critical point in regional infectious disease monitoring and response. This case underscores the importance of robust surveillance systems and One Health collaboration in managing emerging zoonotic threats.

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